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Sydney · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1925

4,559 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 228

For the Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 7

At Tuesday's council meeting, plans were received from Mr. B. Fitzpatrick, honorary secretary, Liverpool A. and H. Society, showing the site of a number of…

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Show Societies Parkns

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 3

At the annual meeting of the Parken Pastoral and Agricultural Association the report and balance-sheet showed that records were established by the…

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Castle Hill Show

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 4

To-day and to-morrow are the days set apart for the holding of the annual Castle Hill Agricultural and Horticultural exhibition. No efforts have been…

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Spit Carnival To-Morrow's Attraction

Arrow · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 12

There are so many ways of reaching The Spit—apart altogether from the new bridge—that swimming enthusiasts and their friends will have no excuse for…

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Successful Carnival Manly Voluntary Workers

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 11

The committee of the Manly Venetian Carnival entertained at the Victoria Hall, Manly, last night, the whole of the voluntary workers, and…

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Exhibition. in New Zealand. Federal Representation Urged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 8

The council of the Chamber of Manufactures has decided to ask the Associated Chambers of Manufactures of the Commonwealth to urge the Federal Government to be represented at…

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World Exhibition Sydney in 1930. Opening the Bridge

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 3

A proposal has been made for the holding of a world exhibition in Sydney in 1930, to coincide with the opening of the North Sydney bridge, and…

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Councils to Meet Picture Show Publicity

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 8

Electorate councils of the A.L.P. In the [?]member constituen[?]es are to imm[?]ately meet, according to a comm[?] sent out to the council…

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Stud Stock Herefords for Sydney Royal Show

Country Life Stock and Station Journal · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 15

IN view of the extraordinary demand that has set in for Herefords, the forthcoming Sydney Royal Show entries should make interesting reading. As far as I have gone this trip, the young cattle I have viewed are more…

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The Moving Picture Show Cutting Down on Dresses

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 8

"Chrysalis! pay attention!" said Dr. Grubb, adjusting his pince-nez. "I have here a summary of the accounts of your-er-barber, and dress-maker--"…

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Castle Hill Show Record Entries and Splendid Exhibits

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 9

The popularity of the Castle Hill Show, not only as a reunion in the district, but as a try-out for exhibitors who intend to patronise the…

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Castle Hill Show To-day-- A Successful Cathering

The Sun · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 16

THEIR KEENEST PLEASURE.--Mr. S. M. Black (right), ringmaster of Castle Hill Show for 12 years; and Mr. H. A. Best (left) honorary secretary for 21 years, at the show's opening. Mr. Best arose from a sick-bed to attend the function. WHAT CASTLE HILL CAN GROW.--Yellow Dent maize, 15 feet high, grown by Mr. Aleck…

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The Passing Show The "Missing Links" of Australia

The Land · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 12

Scientists are making a considerable fuss over the discovery of a skull in Africa which is believed to be the "missing link" between man…

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Too Good Craig for Watson Darton and Collins Show Well on

Arrow · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 10

Despite the unpleasant weather conditions of Wednesday night, there was a fine house at the Stadium to witness the usual mid-week…

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The Spit Carnival Is on To-morrow Mariechen and Sam to Swim Together Club-Gossip From All Parts

Arrow · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 12

Though it has not been officially announced, the Arrow understands that Miss Mariechen Wehselau and Sam Kahanamoku will be seen on the…

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The Thompson Cup Competition Nearing Finality St. George Defeats Botany: West Vanquishes East Police Carnival: Australian Team in N.Z. What the Clubs are Doing

Arrow · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 13

The Thompson Cup competition is nearing finality. It will be advanced a farther stage next Saturday afternoon at the Sports Ground, when Western Suburbs will meet Botany, and East Sydney will tackle St. George—one in certain field game, jumping and hurdle events, and the other in a full programme…

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COWRA P.A. AND H. Races. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 20

Following are the weights for the Cowra P.A. and h. races, on February 18:- Opening Handicap, 6f.—Black B[?]rr, 9-2; Arkansas, 9-2; King Cyll[?], 9; Atalanta, 8-12; Futile, 8-9;…

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Luddenham Show

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 4

Luddenham Show will be held on Friday and Saturday next, 20th and 21at inst, Special prezis that have been forthcoming since the schedule…

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Newcastle Show

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 2

The entries for Newcastle Show closed on Monday, and will be in the vicinity of 6000. The show executive is gratified with the wide area covered…

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Show Girls

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 February 1925 · page 19

When Miss Minnie Hooper, the ballot mistress for J. C. Williamson, Ltd., said that her visit to America shower her that Australian chorus girls were better than…

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